Binance’s future hangs in the balance as a recent pardon for Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, has significantly lowered the probability of his return to leadership. This news has triggered significant volatility within the crypto market, particularly impacting both Binance Coin (BNB) and Aster tokens. The Polymarket platform now projects CZ’s return this year at only 12%, a drastic decline from the previous 39% peak. This dynamic is further compounded by historical trends showing that leadership changes in the cryptocurrency sector often lead to significant price fluctuations, as seen in Binance Coin’s historical performance after prominent CEO departures.